Data Center Controls Engineer Commissioning & Troubleshooting

Actalent; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

HSA

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Sterling, VA, seeks a skilled Controls Engineer for an AWS data center installation and commissioning project. The role focuses on device configuration, testing, and EPMS/BMS troubleshooting, with emphasis on Modbus devices and network connectivity to the client’s cloud platform.

The position is fully onsite with overtime as needed. OSHA 10 compliance is required, and some east coast travel is expected after six months. Pay is $38.00–$40.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of BMS and EPMS systems.
• Experience with control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform device configuration and commissioning tasks.
• Conduct point-to-point testing.
• Provide troubleshooting support for EPMS systems.
• Assist with Ignition troubleshooting and support.
• Test HVAC devices including sensors, meters, valves, and Modbus devices.
• Troubleshoot control panels and field devices.
• Verify device communications and network connectivity to graphics and cloud platform.
• Understand and apply network port map layouts.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical and mechanical skills

BMS/EPMS knowledge

Control systems experience

Tools

Modbus devices

Job description

Actalent in Sterling, VA, seeks a skilled Controls Engineer for an AWS data center installation and commissioning project. The role focuses on device configuration, testing, and EPMS/BMS troubleshooting, with emphasis on Modbus devices and network connectivity to the client’s cloud platform.

The position is fully onsite with overtime as needed. OSHA 10 compliance is required, and some east coast travel is expected after six months. Pay is $38.00–$40.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits.